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On the recordMay 7, 2012
The FOCUS Act makes significant revisions to the Lacey Act, revisions that we believe are necessary to prevent Americans from having their businesses raided by armed federal agents.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Paul emphasizes the need for changes to protect American businesses from federal overreach.

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